A Past Without Pictures
Will be published approx. on 8. October 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-80533-664-8 (ISBN)
Description
Maria once experienced things no child should have to. Now an LAPD homicide detective, she's learned to survive on her own wits - and never to trust anyone.
Then, on leave after a tragic shooting, she receives a call. Her estranged ex-con father has been killed, and she must travel to coastal Alabama to settle his affairs.
But when she gets to the lush southern beach town he has made home, the local police evade her questions. She knows something doesn't add up, and that she must get to the truth alone. To do so means following the dark trajectory of her own painful, long-buried past - even if it leads her to places that may be the death of her.
Then, on leave after a tragic shooting, she receives a call. Her estranged ex-con father has been killed, and she must travel to coastal Alabama to settle his affairs.
But when she gets to the lush southern beach town he has made home, the local police evade her questions. She knows something doesn't add up, and that she must get to the truth alone. To do so means following the dark trajectory of her own painful, long-buried past - even if it leads her to places that may be the death of her.
Reviews / Votes
PRAISE FOR JONATHAN AMES * - * Fits neatly into the landscape of Chandler, Macdonald, Connelly and Crais * Los Angeles Daily News * Thoroughly enjoyable... First-class pulp fiction -- Robbie Millen * The Times * I loved this book - it's quirky, edgy, charming, funny and serious, all in one. Very highly recommended -- Lee Child, on 'A Man Named Doll' A stiff shot of timeless Hollywood noir, spiked with black humour and leaving a warm glow as it goes down -- Chris Brookmyre, author of 'Quite Ugly One Morning'More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pushkin Press
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
309 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80533-664-8 (9781805336648)
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Person
Jonathan Ames is a prize-winning American author. Many of his novels are available from Pushkin Pres, including You Were Never Really Here and the series of Happy Doll thrillers that began with A Man Named Doll. He also created the hit tv shows Bored to Death and Blunt Talk. You Were Never Really Here was adapted for a major Hollywood film by Lynne Ramsay, starring Joaquin Phoenix. A Past Without Pictures is the first book in a new thriller series starring Maria Cole. Jonathan lives in Los Angeles with his dog Fezzik.